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92 Loyale 180k how to make it last?


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92 Loyale wagon 5spd 4wd with 180k. Want this thing to last forever. What else to do to keep it on the road?

Will do cam belts, oil pump and water pump next weekend.

Also standard tune-up, plugs cap rotor etc.

Change fluids in trans and both diffs.

Anything else to help longevity? Thanks, Matt.

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Oil the body! Any cracks and crevices and holes on the top and bottom of the body. Just oil it with basically what ever you can. I use NAPA chain and cable lube, it soaks in really well. Others spray used motor oil. But if you do this and wash it often, it won't rust for a long time. I know you don't have to worry about it as much where you are but it still wouldn't hurt!

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Get the timing belt kit off ebay. they include all new timing belt tensioners and pulleys, and usually only run $60-$80 for everything.

 

also replace the cam seals and cam orings (they reside just behind the cam cap that holds the seals). very simple to replace while you're in there.

 

valve cover gaskets and grommets are likely due.

 

use a Subaru only thermostat and PCV valve (both very easy to replace).

 

flush and check the radiator next summer or whenever you care too. they usually need replaced by now and have seen lots of regular water (=deposits) by previous owners not keeping the coolant properly mixed.

 

if you want reliability or drive a lot, replace the crank pulley with a solid one or weld the dumb thing. they come apart frequently. and when they do they can damage the crank. usually repairable, but can be an ordeal.

 

i'd change all the fluids like you said. for a manual trans the front diff and trans fluid are one in the same, so there's no "both diffs" to change, just the rear.

 

like nipper said, change the oil often. this motor has touchy HLA's if you don't. good thing is they never need adjusting, so there's a positive side too!

 

next best thing you can do is stash extra parts in the car somewhere - a distributor, TPS, coil, FET, MAF, and alternator are about all you need to never get stranded.

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Thanks for the replies. Good catch on the 'both diffs' gaff been playing with fords too long spaced the transaxle.

What's the plug of choice for the EA82? NGK and Bosch seep popular but have heard the platinum 4's burn too hot any truth to this?

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I Don`t want to Hijack the Thread, but Could I Ask more info about this?

 

...if you want reliability or drive a lot, replace the crank pulley with a solid one or weld the dumb thing. they come apart frequently. and when they do they can damage the crank. usually repairable, but can be an ordeal. ...

 

... I never Heard about it and sounds Very important, I Drive a Lot...

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I Don`t want to Hijack the Thread, but Could I Ask more info about this?

crank pulley is a two piece contraption. two pieces of concentric metal separated by a thin piece of rubber. that rubber is 20+ years old on most older subaru's. go take a peek at yours.

 

they fail with regularity. when they fail they can damage the crank shaft and keyway.

 

i drive old soobs, but getting stranded isn't an option so i don't like unnecessary failure modes. replace with a one piece, new, or tack weld the thing to keep it put, or at least check it.

 

you should be able to see the rubber strating to crack and separate if you inspect it closely - pull it off and look at it in good light.

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Thanks for the replies. Good catch on the 'both diffs' gaff been playing with fords too long spaced the transaxle.

What's the plug of choice for the EA82? NGK and Bosch seep popular but have heard the platinum 4's burn too hot any truth to this?

 

NGK plugs only! Subarus love em and most others cause problems!

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